Tag: bible
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Fighting the “Good Fight” in Marriage
“Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.” (Romans 12:10 NKJV) One of my fun fitness activities in the past was taekwondo, a Korean martial art form with jabs and kicks. The classes helped build balance, muscle strength, and energy. I loved the camaraderie with kids and…
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Prepare…to Meet God
“In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be ashamed.” (Psalm 31:1 NKJV) A friend of ours once told the story of visiting Scotland and staying in a private home overnight. The next morning, he looked up at his hosts’ dining room wall to find these words on a plaque: “PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD.” Our friend…
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The Comfort and Warmth of Trusting God
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) It’s another bitterly cold, snowy day in the South—something we’re not accustomed to handling well. I’ve spent a good part of the day bundled up in a fleece blanket with…
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Armor Up! Ways to Defeat the Devil and Demons
“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 NKJV) Fighting the devil is serious business. When we go up against Satan and his demons, we are no match for their wiles and strength. They will do everything in their power to woo us away from serving God, with tactics…
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The Privileged Life: Will Christmas Be a Turning Point for You?
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV) Over the weekend, our little planet twirled its way through an annual event—the winter solstice. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, longest for those south of us. …
Nancy C. Williams 